Donald Trump’s return to the White House is causing ripples of anxiety across global capitals. As he prepares to take office next month, countries are bracing for what could be a turbulent phase in international relations. During his first presidency, Trump’s unpredictable decisions, threats of tariffs, and trade wars left many U.S. allies uneasy. Nations like Japan, South Korea, and others in the Indo-Pacific region, which rely heavily on American security, were particularly nervous about their noncommittal stance toward alliances.
Unlike traditional American administrations, Trump’s foreign policy focused less on military strategy and more on economic interests. Trade deficits, rather than geopolitical balances of power, drove his decisions. But this approach also created internal challenges for Trump, with opposition from Congress, the Intelligence Community, and the Washington establishment.
As Trump gears up for his second term, it’s clear that trade will once again tak...
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